You are the one who repays kindness with enmity, aren't you?
Early in the morning, at Prince Xiang's mansion, Ren Xuan sighed silently.
He was really impressed.
Qin Xuan, you're not doing your job properly, and it's fine if you hang out with assassins all day. You said you were fine, so why did you let Yuan Feng provoke Qin Shu?
Now, the dog emperor has come to his senses and started to deal with everyone equally.
Qin Shu's expression was indifferent: "Wanrong Village, why did you let the assassin go?"
Ren Xuan sighed inwardly, as expected, nothing could be hidden from the Dog Emperor.
That's not letting him go...it's just that I can't beat that brat at all...
What's more, politics is all about forming alliances and making friends with distant countries and attacking nearby ones.
A rift developed between Yanshi and Yuan Feng, and Ren Xuan saw an opportunity, an opportunity to win over this little devil.
Of course, all of the above could not be told to the Dog Emperor. Qin Shu would only think that he was crazy.
It was clearly the dog emperor's own crematorium, and he had to worry about everything. Couldn't Qin Shu remember something on his own?!
Thinking of this, Ren Xuan couldn't help feeling depressed.
It is simply against the will of heaven that a "loyal minister and good general" like him is not worthy of being enshrined in the Taimiao!
……wrong.
If you enter the Taimiao, you might have to watch the dog emperor showing his affection every day. It’s better not to enter the Taimiao!
After a brainstorming session, Ren Xuan finally got back to the point.
He cleared his throat and said in a businesslike manner, "Your Highness, I have investigated the hunting grounds and found that the assassin was controlled by a group of Yanshi. It was a person who was killed, not a knife. Pursuing this assassin relentlessly would be a waste of time."
Ren Xuan couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he said this. Qin Shu had done countless things that were irrelevant to the main point when it came to Lu Xiyun.
Qin Shu raised his eyes to look at him, his meaning unclear: "In Wujia Village, south of the Imperial City, a murder occurred recently. Come with me to take a look."
Ren Xuan's eyes flashed.
Wujia Village, a little-known village. What kind of murder case would require Qin Shu to go in person in disguise?
Wujia Village is not a big village, but it is quite interesting.
On a stone tablet at the entrance of the village are engraved four large characters "以武為甲" (Use military as armor), and on the right are six smaller characters "出武考, 胜帝考" (Those who pass the military examination will win the imperial examination), which are also very eye-catching.
Ren Xuan touched his nose silently, tsk, Juanwang Village.
Before Ren Xuan could think about it, he saw a familiar figure at the gate of the yamen.
The man was wearing official uniform and had a calm demeanor. Ren Xuan's heart skipped a beat. Why was Lu Shi'an here?
He subconsciously looked at Qin Shu. Qin Shu still looked at him with a smile, but there was scrutiny in his eyes.
Ren Xuan's heart skipped a beat. Damn it, the boomerang hit him back...
Qin Shu walked forward slowly and nodded, "Master Lu, is there any progress in the case?"
Lu Shian raised his eyes, his gaze swept across Ren Xuan, and he paused imperceptibly: "There is some initial clue in the murder of martial artist Zhao An, but the case is complicated and requires further investigation."
Qin Shu said calmly, "This case has far-reaching implications. The five-day deadline has only one day left. Does Lord Lu have any questions?"
Lu Shian narrowed his eyes. The deadline was five days, and in the first four days, he hadn't even touched the case file.
This morning, at the Dali Temple, the superior official suddenly said: You will take over this case.
Just throw it here to him.
Apart from being retaliated by Qin Shu, Lu Shian could not think of a second possibility.
The plan for the "Hongmen Banquet" during the Mid-Autumn Festival was proposed by Ren Xuan, and it was Ren Xuan who stabbed Qin Huaizhang.
Afterwards, only the pot belonged to his Lu family.
As expected, I shouldn’t have gotten too close to Ren Xuan.
Don't get close to Qin Shu's minions, it will bring misfortune.
Lu Shian's expression remained unchanged: "I will do my best."
Qin Shu nodded slowly. "General Ren, you can accompany Lord Lu in the investigation. We must solve this case as soon as possible. Once the deadline is over, you will be punished."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Shu turned and went into the government office, leaving Ren Xuan and Lu Shi'an standing there, speechless.
Seeing Lu Shian's unhappy expression, Ren Xuan coughed dryly and stepped forward: "Brother Lu, this matter is mine... Prince Jin said that he would not care about it anymore, who knew that Qin Shu was so petty!"
Lu Shian said coldly, "No need to explain. It's my fault that I don't know how to judge people."
Ren Xuan cursed inwardly.
Damn it, you dog emperor, you’re always a stumbling block in my love life.
Is it easy for him to pick up a girl? The dog emperor tripped and beat her, and even threw dirty water at her, leaving her no chance to survive.
Ren Xuan tried desperately to save himself: "Brother Lu, we are friends who have shared our lives together, why are you so heartless?"
"...Ren Xuan, have some shame."
What is face? You can’t eat it, so is it so hard to choose between face and wife?
Ren Xuan remained calm and said, "Well, I owe you this. From now on, if you need anything, just call me. Now we're even, right?"
He changed the subject: "What case does Qin Shu want you to investigate? It's so important, and there's a deadline?"
Lu Shian said nothing and handed the case file over directly: "Come with me to the martial arts hall."
Wujia Village is a village located twenty miles outside the imperial city.
The village is renowned for its martial arts, and is renowned far and wide for its military training. Not only has it produced many martial artists, but it is also the site of weapon forging for a hundred miles.
A few days ago, Zhao An, the martial arts master of the village's largest martial arts school, was found dead in the garden of the school. His death was horrific.
The case came unexpectedly, and the government office had not yet figured it out, but more than ten disciples in the academy pointed out that the culprit was Zhao An's first disciple, Chu Ming.
In the main hall of the martial arts school, as soon as the court official entered, the disciples were in an uproar.
"Master Wu recently accepted a new disciple whose talent far surpasses his brother's. He must be jealous!"
"Bullshit! Is there any need to be jealous of our senior brother's talent?!"
"It took only three days to break through the ninth rank and four days to pass the eighth rank. Junior brother is about to reach the seventh rank. How can senior brother compare?"
"Try saying that again!"
"Ha, that's really worrying! I heard that the martial arts master is planning to give this year's village recommendation quota to my junior brother."
A young man in a cloth robe rushed forward angrily and pushed the disciple in brocade clothes who was speaking to him over, and a fight immediately broke out between the two sides.
This martial arts school is well-known in the surrounding villages, and the origins of its disciples are clear: those wearing brocade clothes are mostly rich young masters who pay money; those wearing cloth robes are mostly talented people from poor families.
The Da Gan Wu Ju is held every four years, and only candidates who have been recommended are eligible to take the exam.
He jumped two levels in seven days. What a genius this little disciple is.
Ren Xuan's eyelids twitched as he listened. Seeing someone about to overturn the table, he reached out and slammed the long table, shouting, "We're investigating a case. What are you yelling about? You're talking so mysteriously. Where's your junior brother?"
The group of disciples fell silent. The young man in brocade clothes who had been leading the group paused and replied, "Junior brother injured someone in the martial arts hall a few days ago and was ordered by the martial arts master to return home and reflect on his actions."
Ren Xuan raised an eyebrow: "Who was hurt?"
The disciple in brocade clothes coughed and glanced around the hall.
Ren Xuanxin understood what he meant and felt badly beaten.
As he was speaking, several green-robed co-organizers came hurriedly. As soon as they entered the martial arts hall, they were panting, bowing and greeting, but they were urging people to do something in a hurry.
"Master Lu, why are you back at the martial arts gym again?"
"There's still one day until the deadline, and the case files are still waiting to be handed back."
The leader stepped forward, his tone half persuasive, half urging: "Chu Ming committed murder, and we have witnesses and evidence. Let's close the case as soon as possible, that's the important thing to do!"
Another person also quickly agreed, with a hint of ambiguity in his tone: "Master Lu, Chu Ming is an orphan, no one will care about him."
The man stepped forward and lowered his voice even more. "Lord Lu, His Royal Highness Prince Xiang has issued a strict order to solve the case within a certain time limit. If we fail to do so, it will be difficult for us to explain, it will be difficult for you to explain, and it will be difficult for the Minister to explain... right?"
Before Lu Shian could reply, Ren Xuan beside him was already furious. Damn it, you threatened me in front of me, and I’m giving you face, right?
Ren Xuan sneered, "Is this how you gentlemen report to His Royal Highness Prince Xiang? This really broadens my horizons."
The green-robed official's face froze. He spoke so softly, but this man heard every word clearly. His cultivation must be very high.
The man laughed dryly, his face stiff. "Master Lu, this... is your friend?"
Lu Shian obviously hadn't recovered from Qin Shu's "blame-shifting" and his tone was so cold it could freeze ice: "No."
Ren Xuan clicked his tongue. The unscrupulous boss’s personal behavior shouldn’t be extended to innocent employees like me.
He sighed softly and could only introduce himself: "I'm from the Ministry of War, Ren Xuan. I'm trying hard to become a friend of Lord Lu."
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of several green-robed officials suddenly changed, and they all shuddered. Ren Xuan, that was Qin Shu's confidant, known to everyone in the court.
If those words just now were heard by Qin Shu...
Several people immediately put on a smile on their faces and bowed repeatedly: "Your humble servants spoke rudely, please forgive me, General!"
"We have absolutely no intention of being perfunctory with His Royal Highness Prince Xiang. This case has indeed been basically clarified."
"Lord Lu is just too... too cautious."
The green-robed assistant smiled apologetically and continued to pass the case files to Ren Xuan:
"General Ren, this is actually what happened in this case."
"Chu Ming is a genius in this martial arts school. At only fifteen or sixteen, he already possesses the strength of an eighth-grade warrior. He has always been favored by martial artist Zhao An. Even Zhao An gave Chu Ming a spot in the four-yearly martial arts examination."
"But recently, Zhao An accepted a new disciple who is extremely talented, so Zhao An has been thinking about changing his place in the martial arts examination."
He smacked his lips and muttered, "In the final analysis, it was all that recommendation that caused the trouble—Chu Ming was so jealous that he killed his master in anger."
"There are dozens of disciples in the martial arts school. Some saw it with their own eyes, while others came running after hearing the noise. They can all testify! With both human and material evidence, it's absolutely true!"
As Ren Xuan listened to this "review of the case", his brows raised unconsciously.
If this is truly a murder case with "witnesses and evidence, and a clear motive," why did Qin Shu send Lu Shi'an to investigate? What exactly is the dog emperor planning?
Ren Xuan narrowed his eyes and looked at the disciples in the martial arts hall.
His tone darkened as he said, "Did you all see Chu Ming kill someone?"
The disciples immediately started talking at once.
"That day in the garden, the eldest brother was covered in blood, standing next to the master's body. We saw it with our own eyes!"
As soon as the disciple finished speaking, Lu Shian spoke calmly: "Besides the Dao Yuan Jue, does your martial arts school teach other techniques?"
All the disciples shook their heads in unison: "No, everyone in the academy is practicing Dao Yuan Jue."
The martial arts of the modern world are of various types. However, 99% of the martial artists, especially the common people, practice Dao Yuan Jue.
The reason is simple: this is what the military examination tests.
Lu Shian went straight to the point, "There's more than just Dao Yuan Jue Qi remnants at the crime scene. And according to you, everyone in the academy only practices Dao Yuan Jue. There's a very high probability that there was a third person at the scene, and it wasn't necessarily Chu Ming who killed him. Chu Ming is your fellow cultivator, and every word you say now could put your fellow disciple to death. Let me ask again, who among you saw Chu Ming take action?"
The disciples were stunned and looked at each other. The disciples who shouted "I saw it with my own eyes" all took a step back unconsciously.
"Your Excellency—it's not—"
"We... didn't see it... Yes, we didn't see it! Don't kill Brother."
"Yes! Senior brother often punishes us - we just want to scare him."
Lu Shian frowned. He had originally thought that there might be conflicts and disagreements among his fellow disciples. The so-called testimonies were all the same and full of loopholes. They were nothing more than the youthful mentality of a group of disciples.
However, the reaction of these disciples, who were trying to hide their true intentions and make things even more complicated, made things even more complicated.
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